At the age of 9, I was diagnosed with severe hearing loss in both ears. For 22 years I rejected accommodations and often pretended to hear when I couldn't. In April 2012, I could no longer ignore my declining hearing. I FINALLY shared my truth, and made the life changing decision to get a cochlear implant. My journey began as a quest to hear, but it's so much more. This is my self-acceptance story. This is my search for CLARITY.